Germanium
Birmingham Water Works Board
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-20 | 3876438 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3876280 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3876242 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3876357 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 3948922 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 3948839 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 3948807 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 3948943 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 4039803 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 4039821 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 4039792 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 4039815 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116734 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116610 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116599 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116727 | ND |